Pros And cons
The distinctive-looking Black Chow Chow dog breed has a proud, independent spirit that some describe as catlike. They can be aloof- if you are looking for a cuddle buddy, this probably is not the best breed for you. Downright suspicious of strangers. But for the right person, they can be a fierce companion.
Still, there are some pros and cons before you will have one
PROS
1) Family dog
Chow chows are devoted to and protective of their families. To make them good family pets, they need plenty of early socialization including exposure to children. Chow chows do best with training to clarify their position in the family or they can become dominant.
2) Specialty
They housebreak easily, have little dog Oduor, and are known to be as fastidious as cats. Well-socialized, Chow chows are never fierce or intractable, but always refined and dignified. They are aloof from strangers and eternally loyal to loved ones.
3) Looks
Their distinctive traits include a lion’s-mane ruff around the head and shoulders; a blue-black tongue; deep-set almond eyes that add to a scowling, snobbish expression; and a tiger-legged gait. Chows can have rough or smooth coats of red, black, blue, cinnamon, or cream.
4) Calm
Chow chows make exceptional house pets. Despite their size (17-21” at the shoulder, 45-85 pounds i.e., 21-39 kgs), they are very quiet, naturally well-behaved, not diggers or barkers and are not destructive. They are one of the easiest breeds to housebreak. They have a very different personalities than other dogs.
CONS
1) Grooming and Shedding
It will take up to 30 minutes every day to brush their coat, using special combs to work out tangles and mats on both layers of the coat. A matted undercoat is very uncomfortable for them. This will definitely increase your spending and will be time-consuming. Their grooming requires according to season change.
2) Dental Issues
Dogs with darker pigments in their mouths are susceptible to oral cancer, so daily dental care will be needed. Dental disease is the most common chronic problem in pets, affecting 80% of all dogs by age two. Chow chows are more likely than other dogs to have problems
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